The Stonewall Inn Gives Back Initiative

The Stonewall Inn Gives Back Initiative (SIGBI) is the official nonprofit charitable organization of the historic Stonewall Inn in New York, NY, dedicated to providing comprehensive support to LGBTQ communities and grassroots organizations across the globe. Operating from the birthplace of the modern LGBTQ rights movement, SIGBI delivers targeted educational programming, strategic financial assistance, and awareness campaigns designed to combat social intolerance and advance equality. The organization offers multiple service initiatives including Safe Spaces Certification, which provides businesses, organizations, and events with proper training, policies, and standards to create inclusive environments for LGBTQ employees, customers, and advocates. SIGBI administers LGBTQ-specific grants for organizations, activists, and nonprofits committed to supporting LGBTQ individuals in leading happy and healthy lives. Additionally, the organization operates Rally for Recovery, a specialized program addressing overdose prevention within the LGBTQ community by connecting individuals with LGBTQ-operated and LGBTQ-specialized rehabilitation centers. Through candid public dialogue, fundraising initiatives, and the annual Stonewall Inn Brick Awards Gala held in New York, SIGBI mobilizes resources and recognition for LGBTQ leaders driving change globally. The organization particularly focuses on underserved communities where progress toward equality has been slow and discrimination remains prevalent, ensuring that grassroots organizations receive the educational, strategic, and financial support necessary to create lasting impact.